Timo Niskanen designs giant looping LED light for Himmee
This loop-shaped lamp was inspired by a mini-golf obstacle spotted by designer Timo Niskanen while on a late-night dog walk. More about Timo Niskanen designs giant looping LED light for Himmee
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Philippe Starck hits out at reissue of jelly-phone concept
Philippe Starck has threatened to take action against a fellow French designer he accuses of spreading "false information" by passing off a 20-year-old concept for a smartphone as a new project. More about Philippe Starck hits out at reissue of jelly-phone concept
UNStudio designs twisting cutlery set for Alessi
Architecture firm UNStudio applied a curving design reminiscent of its built projects to this set of cutlery for Italian brand Alessi. More about UNStudio designs twisting cutlery set for Alessi
Yves Béhar's Love puts a new spin on turntables
Yves Béhar has designed a smartphone-connected compact turntable that plays music by spinning on top of a still vinyl record.t More about Yves Béhar's Love puts a new spin on turntables
Piaggio introduces Gita personal cargo droid that follows you around
The company behind the Vespa scooter has made its first move into autonomous transportation with a robotic personal helper that carries your belongings for you. More about Piaggio introduces Gita personal cargo droid that follows you around
Petite Friture showcases new furniture collection in a modernist environment
French design brand Petite Friture has presented its new collection against a backdrop styled on a vibrant, modernist home. More about Petite Friture showcases new furniture collection in a modernist environment
Home fertility test allows men to test their sperm count on a smartphone
A new sperm testing device named Yo enables men to keep a check on their reproductive health without having to go to the doctor. More about Home fertility test allows men to test their sperm count on a smartphone
Defront's Hei tea set is designed to revive China's tea ceremony tradition
Chinese design brand Defront has created a tea service that it hopes will make traditional drinking ceremonies popular with the country's younger generation. More about Defront's Hei tea set is designed to revive China's tea ceremony tradition
Gravity Sketch VR software for creative professionals launches beta-testing platform
A beta version of a virtual-reality programme that gives designers the option to draw and manipulate 3D objects has launched. More about Gravity Sketch VR software for creative professionals launches beta-testing platform
Design Museum showcases six projects that aim to make life better for older people
A scooter that doubles as a trolley bag, an intuitive robot companion and a garden room dedicated to conversation are among the six projects commissioned by London's Design Museum to tackle the challenges of ageing populations. More about Design Museum showcases six projects that aim to make life better for older people
ElliQ robot by Yves Béhar helps older adults stay connected to the world
Yves Béhar's Fuseproject studio has designed an "emotionally intelligent robotic companion", which is intended to help the ageing population connect with technology and continue learning in later life. More about ElliQ robot by Yves Béhar helps older adults stay connected to the world
Tom Dixon extends accessories range to include washing-up liquid
British designer Tom Dixon has taken the trend for design-led accessories to the next level – by launching a range of products that even includes washing-up liquid. More about Tom Dixon extends accessories range to include washing-up liquid
Gerardo Osio designs range of mobile objects to suit a nomadic lifestyle
Mexican designer Gerardo Osio worked with six Japanese craft workshops to create this range of mobile homeware, designed to give nomads a "sense of belonging". More about Gerardo Osio designs range of mobile objects to suit a nomadic lifestyle
Apple's iPhone celebrates its 10th anniversary
It's been a decade since Apple launched the iPhone. To mark the occasion, we've looked back at how the iconic smartphone has changed over the past 10 years, starting with its pioneering 2007 model. More about Apple's iPhone celebrates its 10th anniversary
Sculptural chocolates designed to create "sensorial journey" for hotel guests
Studio Appétit has designed a range of chocolates for hotel goers to enjoy, including bars engraved with guests' initials and blocks that could be used to stage a treasure hunt. More about Sculptural chocolates designed to create "sensorial journey" for hotel guests
Willow's wireless breast pump allows women to express milk on the go
This mobile breast pump on show at CES doesn't use any cords or bottles, allowing new mothers to express milk without connecting to a power socket or getting undressed. More about Willow's wireless breast pump allows women to express milk on the go
Portable Solartab C charger uses sunshine to keep laptops powered on the go
This portable charger features a photovoltaic panel that powers phones and laptops using only the sun's rays. More about Portable Solartab C charger uses sunshine to keep laptops powered on the go
"First toothbrush with artificial intelligence" debuts at CES 2017
This smart electric toothbrush collects data about users' brushing habits, even when not connected to its corresponding app. More about "First toothbrush with artificial intelligence" debuts at CES 2017
URB-E Sport electric scooter charges multiple electronic devices simultaneously
This foldable electric scooter features a USB port for charging all its user's smart devices at once, and is lightweight and compact enough to carry on a bus or train. More about URB-E Sport electric scooter charges multiple electronic devices simultaneously
Kuri is an "insanely cute" home robot with its own facial expressions
Californian start-up Mayfield Robotics has revealed its first domestic robot, which responds to its user with facial expressions, head movements and sounds. More about Kuri is an "insanely cute" home robot with its own facial expressions